The medication works particularly well for patients with food cravings, emotional eating, or portion control issues, as the appetite suppression effects can be profound
Functional imaging studies show that GLP-1R agonists blunt neural responses to reward cues in the ventral tegmental area and nucleus accumbens, and retrospective and early prospective data link their use to reduced intake of alcohol and nicotine
For best results, take as directed by your physician consistently every day
Also, do not put the vial inside the freezer because when a solution is frozen, it may degrade and become less effective
Endogenous incretin hormones such as GLP-1 are naturally released within the intestines upon food ingestion with direct action upon the hypothalamus, lowering blood sugar levels and slowing gastric motility to reduce appetite and caloric intake